2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2009 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 1,597 cc, 2008 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1358 kg more than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Nissan Almera (138 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Almera | 2009 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Almera | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1339 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
